'Zero error' in Venezuelan poll results

[MADem]

4. I was very surprised that Cabello was so agreeable, but looking at the dire situation

that VZ is in, the "He stoops to conquer" thesis makes sense. And you're right-- 2 to 3 years does seem to be the breaking point--how long can people mourn, and how long can Maduro hide behind a painting of a beaming Hugo?

Chavistas want Chavismo, and who was closer to Hugo than good old Diosdado? Army buddies, arm in arm down the years, I'm sure there are dozen of pictures and videos of them in happier, stronger days that will translate well to a poster or TV ad. Who knew Hugo better? Who was most like Hugo? Certainly not this poor schmuck flailing about at the head of the class now--he can't give a good speech, he always has a hangdog look, he's just not inspiring. He's tolerated now, because "Hugo said pick him," but hey, Hugo was REALLY sick when he said that--maybe he wasn't thinking right. Maybe he thought his civilian buddy would do better than he was able to do. Maybe someone who understands how Hugo came up, who came up WITH him, might be a better pick? It won't be long before the masses start missing their toilet paper and arepas, and yearn for the leader with the clenched fist, right to wear an Army uniform, and serious ability to bluster in a decisive manner.

And if it ever comes out that Hugo died earlier than his stated date of death, and Maduro kept him ventilated for his own purposes...well, that's a quick and easy way to turn people against the guy.

It happens...!